Overview
Commercial Litigation Associate Jobs in Los Angeles, California, USA at Dentons US LLP
PRACTICE AREAS:
Commercial Litigation
JOB TYPE:
Law Firm   Company :
Dentons US LLP
Position :
Commercial Litigation Associate
Location :
Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or San Francisco/Oakland, CA
Description:
Dentons US LLP is seeking a mid-level or senior associate to join our sophisticated Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in any of our California offices. Candidates should have 4-8 years of complex litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and proven analytic ability. Ideal candidates will have extensive litigation experience on sophisticated legal matters and some exposure to insurance litigation. Our associates work collaboratively with our partners and clients and are key members of our team.
Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Working on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trials and appeals
Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
Drafting complex case analyses and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
Conducting, propounding and responding to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions)
Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel
This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work, all while enjoying the benefits of an international law firm. Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers employ the most appropriate tools and strategies for each stage of the process and each unique situation, and clients turn to our team for the intellectual savvy, creativity and depth we bring to high-stakes and complex disputes, wherever they may arise.
With more than 200 litigators in the United States and more than 700 worldwide, we bring exceptional depth to our clients’ disputes. Together, we tackle challenges efficiently and effectively so that our clients can move ahead.
Pursuant to California law, the
salary range
for this position will be $280,000 to $380,000, based on experience and location. Based on years of experience, Dentons associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a
competitive salary
and
benefits package
including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement,
paid time off
, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
Exceptional writing and
analytical skills
, and effectively communicates research into meaningful written work product
Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, as well as adversaries and courts
Dedicated and goal-oriented, with a
strong work ethic
Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills
Embraces client service with
respect
to internal and external clients
Excellent interpersonal, networking and business development skills
Embraces
teamwork
and values
collaboration
Technical skills:
4-8 years of experience in complex, sophisticated litigation is required
Insurance litigation experience is preferred
Strong writing and case management skills, level appropriate direct experience handling clients and adversaries, and excellent oral
advocacy
skills are required
Deposition and court experience is preferred
Other requirements:
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be in good standing
Must include a law school transcript and writing sample with application
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Title: Commercial Litigation Associate
Company: Dentons US LLP
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Litigation, Lawyer, Business Law)
